But be cautious that an overheating router will produce slow speeds - which is why it's worth keeping it away from a radiator or fireplace. Radiators are bad news not least because they emit heat ...

Overheating is a problem to which many electronic devices can be prone. If the router becomes too hot, it may "slow down your connection or even grind to a halt altogether", the company warns.

Remember to keep your router in an open area. This is useful for several reasons including that trapping the device inside a cupboard or storage box can cause it to overheat. An overheating router ...

Even when not physically overheating, the high network activity prompts outages. In these cases, consider adding a second ...